A common complaint: ear pain can often be accompanied by ear discharge, among other symptoms. The discharge may be a clear liquid, or a white, yellow-green, brownish liquid. It may also be bloody or there may be pus/cloudy fluid present. It can be thin, thick or sticky. The discharge may smell. Depending on the cause, other symptoms may also occur, such as itching of the ears, noises in the ears (tinnitus), reduced hearing and a feeling of blocked ears.
Ear pain and discharge can have several causes. One of the main reasons for this is an ear infection. The infection can be otitis externa or otitis media. Otitis externa, also called swimmer’s ear, is an infection in the canal between the outer ear and the middle ear. The symptoms may include ear pain, ear discharge, redness and swelling of the ear, itching in the ear and reduced hearing ability. Otitis media refers to an infection in the middle ear, that is, the space behind the eardrum. This can lead to ear pain, ear discharge, fullness in the ear and hearing problems. Another reason could be injury/trauma to the ear or eardrum rupture. Another cause is that there is an object in the ear. Rare causes may include a fracture of the base of the skull and skin growth behind the eardrum (cholesteatoma).
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy can be of great help in controlling earache and ear discharge. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help in these cases by treating the underlying cause. Once the cause is treated, wonderful relief from ear pain and discharge follows. In addition to pain and discharge, any accompanying symptoms (such as itching in the ears, fullness in the ears, ringing in the ears, and decreased hearing) can also be well controlled with these medications. The most suitable medicine is selected after taking into account the characteristic symptoms and the cause behind ear pain and discharge. So it is advisable to have your case assessed by a homeopathic doctor for the right prescription for each individual case. Under no circumstances should self-medication be practiced. In cases where serious reasons lie behind this complaint, such as a ruptured eardrum, help should first be sought through the conventional treatment method.
Homeopathic medicines for earache with discharge
1. Kali Mur – Top recommended medicine
Kali Mur is the most commonly used homeopathic medicine for the treatment of earache and discharge. This drug works wonderfully for infections of the middle ear or inner ear. It works well if a white-colored discharge appears from the ear in addition to ear pain. Sounds in the ear can also be felt. Crackling sounds mainly arise in the ear, usually when swallowing food. There is also a feeling of a plug in the ears. In some cases, reduced hearing/deafness may be accompanied by the above-mentioned complaints.
2. Pulsatilla – With yellowish green ear discharge
This medicine is recommended for the treatment of earache with yellowish-green ear discharge. The discharge smells offensive. The pain is worse in the evening and at night. The nature of the pain can be pulsating, tearing, shooting or stabbing. In some cases, the pain can extend to the head. Sometimes the pain from the head can extend to the teeth or lower jaw. In addition, there is a feeling as if the ears are blocked. The external ear is noticeably red and swollen. Buzzing/roaring, wind-like or rushing water sounds are heard in the ears. Itching is also felt in the ears. Someone may become hearing impaired.
3. Silicea – For pus discharge from the ears
Silicea is a very effective medicine for controlling pus (purulent) discharge from the ears along with pain. The discharge appears thin, watery and curdy (means like curd). The discharge may be bloody. The ear discharge has a very bad odor. The pain can be stabbing, shooting, dull, throbbing or drawing in nature. Itching is felt in the inner and outer ears. The ears feel blocked. The external ear is swollen. There are problems with hearing. The ear is sensitive to sounds. Roaring, ringing or hissing sounds may be felt in the ears.
4. Belladonna – with sensitivity to the touch of the ear
Belladonna is a suitable medicine if the ear is sensitive to touch, accompanied by ear pain and ear discharge. The discharge consists mainly of pus. Ear pain gets worse at the slightest noise. Pain can be of the tearing, shooting, or choking type, varying from case to case. Sounds in the ear can also be heard, such as roaring, ringing or buzzing sounds. Ears are inflamed in cases requiring Belladonna.
5. Merc Sol – With thick yellow discharge
Merc Sol is a well indicated medicine for the treatment of earache with thick yellow discharge. The discharge is foul-smelling. It is also indicated for controlling bloody, foul-smelling discharge from the ears. The ears are inflamed and look red, warm and swollen. The pain is worse when chewing food. The pain also gets worse at night and also with the warmth of the bed. The pain may extend to the cheeks or jaw. Someone can become hearing impaired. Roaring sounds may occur in the ears.
6. Ferrum Phos – For the initial stages of ear infection
Ferrum Phos is the most valuable medicine for earache and discharge in the initial stages of infections. In cases where this is necessary, there is redness and swelling of the ear canal. In addition, throbbing pain occurs in the ears. This is accompanied by ear discharge of mucus and pus. There is an increased sensitivity to sounds.
7. Graphites – With gluey, sticky ear discharges
Graphite is a prominent medication for earache with sticky, sticky ear discharge. A bad smell comes from the ears. A stabbing pain is felt in the ears. Pressure is also felt in the inner ear. Sounds such as humming, ringing and roaring are felt in the ear. The cracking is felt in the ears while eating or with jaw movements.
8. Hepar Sulph – With white, cheesy, blood-stained pus discharge
This medicine is recommended when there is pain in the ears with white, cheesy, bloody pus discharge. It has a stinky smell. The pain is of the shooting type. The ears are sensitive to touch. Itching is also felt in the ears. Together with the above, a person becomes hearing impaired.
9. Psorinum – For earache with thin, bad-smelling discharge
Psorinum is a beneficial medicine to treat earache with thin, foul-smelling discharge. There is pain in the ear and swollen ears. Ear discharge is accompanied by headaches. This medicine is also indicated for brown-colored discharge from the ears, especially from the left side. Itching in the ears is present. Hearing loss may occur, along with buzzing, buzzing sounds in the ears.
10. Petroleum – For earache with bloody pus discharge
Petroleum is useful to treat earache with bloody pus discharge. There is pain in the ear and swelling and inflammation in the ear canal that lies between the outer ear and the middle ear. In addition to the above complaints, roaring, ringing sounds can also be heard in the ears.